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You can choose only 1 animated film to recommend as a must-watch masterpiece. Go!
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Not quite every Ghibli movie. Haven't seen any votes for The Tale of Princess Kaguya and its 89 Metacritic score yet and people can actually go catch that one in theaters right now.
It's a superior film to the oft-mentioned The Wind Rises for my money.
I'm currently watching Ghibli's Only Yesterday and I have to say it is fantastic film. I have seen it before but it was back in the 90s and I couldn't fully appreciate it then. Film captures life of a ten year old girl really well, and all in all it is such interesting and humane story. So watch Only Yesterday.
Daria Morgendorffer
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My man.
Porco Rosso
This thread sure is giving me the feels. I should rewatch some of these again.
Right on, brother. It's basically animated Star Wars with robots and a bitchin '80s hair metal soundtrack. Frank Welker, Leonard Nemoy and Orson Welles as the villains, what more could you ask for?The only animated film worth watching over and over again...
Summer Haze
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ZombiePlatypus
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Wait wasn't there another Moomins movie not too long ago about a comet? Had Bjork do the theme song?
Regardless, I haven't seen any Moomins films yet, but I used to watch the cartoon on tv as a kid and LOVED it. One day, I wanna visit the real life island(?), Moomin house they have somewhere...in Europe I think.
Lord_Balkan
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Death Metalist
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Since all of what I wanted to choose got mentioned, I'll choose something that didn't that I recommend highly and to avoid repetition.
Yes, there was the stop motion film Moomins and the Comet Chase released four years ago. They're both based on the same book Comet in Moominland.
There's also a new Moomin movie, released a two weeks ago, Moomins on the Riviera which is based on the Moomin comics. Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ie8lqrOe_4
And the "Moominland" with the house is indeed somewhere in Europe.
Monochromaticx
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It is actually the best Ghibli film, viewed from any angle.
GORGEOUS MOVIE
(though this trailer doesnt even come close to doing it justice)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpGrD5wUzKE
GOOOOOOOOOOOORGEOUS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D_N5gL6zUc
Four pages and I don't see it. I can't believe it!
I am legit shocked
I would also throw a bone at
But that really may be just me
Two of my favorite Disney movies of all time.
Psycho_Mantis
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lol OP recommending Grave of the Fireflies. I guess you want to spread the misery ;__;
SporeCrawler
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expecting a lot of ghibli
Mononoke Hime
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Well, I wouldn't go that far. I like Takahata's direction style but for me the wondrous worlds Hayao creates are on whole different level.
JimmyRustler
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Lion King
I have to agree. I didn't like the ending, the car ride was pedestrian and I have an intense hatred in general for flashbacks as a narrative device.
SporeCrawler
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the voice acting is pretty convincing
nah, it's a classic, you're the one on drugs
cause it's already out on blu ray
There are certainly some adult themes in the movie. Plus the theories about the family are not really a conversation for a child.
I expect this thread to pretty much be a Miyazaki love fest with Disney/Pixar sprinkled in and some other movies scattered throughout.
If I had to choose a "masterpiece" it would have to be a Miyazaki as well, but I feel like there are so many good things about a lot of animated films I wouldn't want to slight them by choosing any one film. For instance, I thought Madagascar was not that great before I watched it, but after watching them with my daughter, she loves the animals, it's really not that bad. Some of the jokes are pretty funny, plus it's Ben Stiller and Chris Rock. Funniest characters in the film though? The penguins. Some of their lines are perfect.
Nausicaa: Of The Valley of The Wind
NO ONE POSTED THIS YET?
WHAT THE HELL MAN.
The manga is such a superior version of the film though! After reading it, I could never consider the film as god-tier.
When I first saw Millennium Actress, I understood nothing about it, but I also was a super dumb kid back then. I need to revisit that film, since like Blue Velvet, I remember almost nothing about it.
I don't think "wondrous worlds" are the point of comparison here, since Takahata goes for something completely different with the visuals in his films. Which, incidentally, are meticulously conceived to be strongly united with his thematic treatments, be it Only Yesterday, Pom Poko, Gauche, or Yamadas; something Miyazaki's films lack.
Yeah, not arguing you here. You can't compare Takahata and Miyazaki, both are unique directors. Miyazaki's talent for creating humane stories, set in worlds of whimsy and magic is just my cup tea. Personally I don't see Only Yesterday as Ghibli's best work as you do.
……forgetit
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The Iron Giant
killatopak
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The Garden of Sinners: Paradox Spiral
I'd actually recommend this only if you're into Nasuverse.
otherwise IRON GIANT.
I bought 3 copies of this thing while asking my grandfather to go help me buy it and pay for it. One of the reasons why I love mechs.
……forgetit
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The only animated film worth watching over and over again...
I never understood the appeal. I feel like you had to be a child of the 80s and enjoyed the cartoon at the time to like this movie.
Yeah, not arguing you here. You can't compare Takahata and Miyazaki, both are unique directors. Miyazaki's talent for creating humane stories, set in worlds of whimsy and magic is just my cup tea. Personally I don't see Only Yesterday as Ghibli's best work as you do. It is now in my top 4 tho.
checkeredknight
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It's one of the proposed covers for the Discotek Media release, which is coming to DVD on December 23rd. Blu Ray next spring.
It'll include all dubs, an interview with Manga voice actor for Lupin "David Hayter" and lots of special features!
Scalpel Knight
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Spirited Away is the first thing that immediately came to mind, so that.
The Cat Returns is good fare for small children. Miyazaki was not the director, but he had a big hand in it. Also, when she's mature enough to handle some perilous situations, a little bloodless violence, and some offscreen deaths, Laputa - Castle In The Sky is one of the finest adventures out there.
Ganondorfo
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Jin Roh
I havent read this thread so I dont know if it has been posted already.
I havent read this thread so I dont know if it has been posted already.
this motherfucking masterpiece right here.
Good lord, that movie. I agree, though part of me feels it's hard to argue against anyone mentioning The Iron Giant, Totoro, or Spirited Away as alternatives.
As much as I admire Grave of the Fireflies, it is just hopelessly depressing.
aparisi2274
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The Iron Giant
Or
The Incredibles
(I know it said to pick 1, but these are both so good)
Or
The Incredibles
(I know it said to pick 1, but these are both so good)
The Purple Pill
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End of Evangelion
JumpJeff84
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I'm not a huge fan of animated films, but I LOVED Castle of Cagliostro, the Miyazaki movie starring Lupin the 3rd.
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